Lot 351
Civil War Commemorative Accolade for a Musician Soldier Mentioned For Gallantry. A large framed full color print recording the Civil War service of George L. Cooley, who "Entered the service as a Musician in Company F, 10th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, Sept. 2, 1861 Mustered in Oct. 1, 1861, Re-enlisted for three years or the war, January 1, 1864, Mustered out, August 25, 1865, Veteran." In addition to his dates of service, there is a brief account of the 10th Connecticut, along with a month by month listing of the battles and campaigns Cooley participated in, including an engagement at Kinston on Dec. 14, 1862, where he was "Especially mentioned by General Foster for gallantry." This personal service history is hand inscribed in white ink on a black background in the center of the print and placed within a rectangular border of Civil War Corps badges below a federal eagle over four flags. Print size aprox. 25 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches, marked at bottom Copyrighted 1893 by W.C. Strickler and in in the original gilt wood frame aprox. 30 x 20 inches. There is slight water staining near the upper right corner of the print, not affecting the image, and old damage to various portions of the gilt decoration.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000.
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